stories so good you don’t need romance

shows with little to no romance that have solid storylines (chinese / korean)

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1. Ultimate Note

Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes

10
2. I Am Nobody

Chinese Drama - 2023, 27 episodes

9.0
3. Hikaru no Go

Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes

10
4. The Bad Kids

Chinese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

10
5. Under the Skin

Chinese Drama - 2022, 20 episodes

9.5
6. Mysterious Lotus Casebook

Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

10
7. Voice

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

10
8. The Guest

Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

10
9. Revenant

Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

9.0
10. Mouse

Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

9.5
11. The Fiery Priest

Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes

10
12. The Long Night

Chinese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

10
13. The Longest Day in Chang'an

Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes

9.0
14. The Blood of Youth

Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes

9.0
15. Winter Begonia

Chinese Drama - 2020, 49 episodes

10
16. The King’s Avatar

Chinese Drama - 2019, 40 episodes

10
17. The Vendetta of An

Chinese Drama - 2025, 28 episodes
18. Ripe Town

Chinese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

9.0
19. Stranger

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

10
20. Navillera

Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

10
21. Move to Heaven

Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

9.5
22. Taxi Driver

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

9.5
23. Hot Stove League

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

10
24. The Devil Judge

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

9.5
25. Connection

Korean Drama - 2024, 14 episodes

9.0
26. Weak Hero Class 1

Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

10
27. 365: Repeat the Year

Korean Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

9.5
28. Kairos

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

9.5
29. Mother

Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

9.5
30. Liar Game

Korean Drama - 2014, 12 episodes

9.5
31. The Untamed

Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes

10
32. Word of Honor

Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes

9.5
33. The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty

Chinese Drama - 2020, 48 episodes

9.0
34. A League of Nobleman

Chinese Drama - 2023, 29 episodes

8.5
35. The Spirealm

Chinese Drama - 2024, 78 episodes

10
36. Be with You

Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

9.5
37. A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower

Chinese Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

9.0
38. Partners for Justice

Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes

9.0
39. Beyond Evil

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

9.5
40. Through the Darkness

Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

9.5
41. Tell Me What You Saw

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

9.0
42. Misaeng: Incomplete Life

Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

10
43. A Shop for Killers

Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

8.5
44. Duty after School: Part 1

Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes

9.0
45. Sweet Home

Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

9.0
46. Squid Game

Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes

9.0
47. Missing Noir M

Korean Drama - 2015, 10 episodes

9.0
48. Missing: The Other Side

Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

8.5
49. Signal

Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

10
50. Tunnel

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

9.5
51. Save Me

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

10
52. Strangers from Hell

Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

10
53. Seoul Busters

Korean Drama - 2024, 20 episodes

9.5
54. Blind

Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
55. Ordinary Greatness

Chinese Drama - 2022, 38 episodes
56. Duel

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

9.0
57. My Mister

Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
58. Vigilante

Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

8.5
59. Black Out

Korean Drama - 2024, 14 episodes

9.0
60. Trigger

Korean Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
61. Doubt

Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

8.5
62. The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call

Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
63. The Uncanny Counter

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
64. Tomorrow

Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
65. Live

Korean Drama - 2018, 18 episodes
66. God's Gift: 14 Days

Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

8.5
67. Two Weeks

Korean Drama - 2013, 16 episodes
68. Bloodhounds

Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
69. D.P.

Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
70. Ghost

Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes

10
71. Defendant

Korean Drama - 2017, 18 episodes
72. Doctor Prisoner

Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

8.5
73. Big Mouth

Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
74. Mercy for None

Korean Drama - 2025, 7 episodes
75. No Pain No Gain

Chinese Drama - 2026, 26 episodes
76. Racket Boys

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
77. Pegasus Market

Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
78. Good Manager

Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes
79. Avengers Social Club

Korean Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
80. SKY Castle

Korean Drama - 2018, 20 episodes

10
81. Children of Nobody

Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
82. The King of Pigs

Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

9.0
83. Karma

Korean Drama - 2025, 6 episodes
84. Nobody Knows

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
85. Confession

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
86. The Art of Sarah

Korean Drama - 2026, 8 episodes
87. The Embers

Chinese Drama - 2025, 28 episodes
88. Circle

Korean Drama - 2017, 12 episodes

8.0
89. The Manipulated

Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
90. Light Shop

Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

9.0
91. The Winning Try

Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
92. Insider

Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
93. Memorist

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

8.0
94. Dong Jae, the Good or the Bastard

Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

9.0
95. Stranger Season 2

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

10
96. Faithful

Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes

9.0
97. The Price of Confession

Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
98. Nine Puzzles

Korean Drama - 2025, 11 episodes
99. Juvenile Justice

Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
100. My Name

Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

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